Why Must Teachers Follow Directions for Administration of Standardized Tests

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why must teachers follow directions for administration of standardized tests exactly?

• A)Standardized test comparisons require that teachers read exactly the directions to students.
• B)In order to compare student scores accurately, test-taking conditions must meet students' individual needs and abilities.
• C)Standardized test comparisons are valid only when all students take the tests at the same time.
• D)In order to compare student scores accurately, all test-taking conditions must be the same.

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